Physical Education

Lower-Division Courses

5A.Aquatics: Swimming Level I(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational. Water exploration and primary skills development. Course is designed to teach only "non-swimmers" how to swim. The following is taught: Red Cross swimming instruction in overcoming fears, water adjustment, floating, breath holding, and rhythmic breathing. Skills to be learned are: water entries, sculling, treading, elementary backstroke, freestyle, methods of water safety, and survival techniques. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): instructor determines skill level at first class meeting. The Staff

5G.Aquatics: Swimming/Conditioning(no credit).F,W,S Open to all students who wish to explore swimming as a conditioning and fitness exercise. Students should know three competitive strokes, and should be able to swim fifteen minutes without stopping. Short health and fitness lectures precede some classes. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): instructor determination at first class meeting. Enrollment limited to 40. J. McCallum,The Staff

5H.Aquatics: Competitive Swimming(no credit).W Emphasis on competitive swimming and conditioning techniques. For students who want instruction at the competitive level of swimming. Three hours per week. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): instructor determination at first class meeting. Enrollment limited to 50. The Staff

5R.Aquatics: Basic Scuba Diving(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational. Sections geared toward the successful completion of NAUI Scuba Diver Certification. The course is divided into three parts: lecture, pool lab, and open water experience. Four open water training dives are offered. Emphasis is on training for open water scuba diving, using the beach as a base of operation. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): pass swimming skills tests and medical clearance. It is strongly recommended that students enroll in course 5S. Enrollment limited to 24. C. Shin,The Staff

5S.Aquatics: Advanced Scuba Diving(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational. Sections are offered to facilitate the development of the basic scuba diver's open water techniques. A minimum of six open water experiences is offered. Course is geared toward successful completion of NAUI Advanced Scuba Diver Certification. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): course 5R or pass swimming skills test and medical clearance. (Formerly course 5T.) Enrollment limited to 25. C. Shin

9C.Boating: Intermediate Dinghy Sailing(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational. Course includes a review of basic sailing with an emphasis on the further development and refinement of small-boat sailing techniques. Fifteen-foot sailboats are used with two students per boat. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): course 9B or equivalent skills. Enrollment limited to 16. H. Scheer,R. Kingon

9D.Boating: Advanced Dinghy Sailing(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational. For students interested in high-performance sailing using Flying Juniors and Coronado 15s. Includes special techniques used in racing conditions. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): course 9C or equivalent skills. Enrollment limited to 12. H. Scheer,R. Kingon

9H.Boating: Basic Rowing(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational. Course designed to cover types of rowing boats, nomenclature, fundamental skills, and specific safety and rescue aspects related to the activity. Students will row singly as well as in groups using 15-foot to 22-foot rowing dories. (Formerly course 9J.) Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): swimming ability. Enrollment limited to 12. R. Kingon

15H.Court Sports: Racquetball(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational. The beginning section provides an introduction to the basic knowledge and skills involved in this indoor racquet sport. The advanced beginning section continues the development of the basic skills emphasizing increased shot variety and advanced strategy. The intermediate section offers the opportunity for further skill development and introduces more advanced offensive skills. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 18. The Staff

15N.Court Sports: Tennis(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational. The beginning section introduces the basics of forehand, backhand, and serve. Advanced beginning section reviews these basics and introduces the volley, overhead, and lob. The intermediate section reviews all stroke mechanics and covers basic singles and doubles strategy. The advanced section includes use of spins, practice principles, detailed stroke analysis, and advanced play situations. Competitive Tennis is a year-long program for members of the intercollegiate tennis teams. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 24. The Staff

15T.Court Sports: Volleyball(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational. Beginning/intermediate, intermediate, and advanced sections are offered for students who desire to learn and improve the basic skills, as well as to understand the rules. Competitive section is open to students interested in participation in the UCSC NCAA Women's Volleyball team. It covers information and practice in all aspects of the competitive volleyball season. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 25. The Staff

20A.Dance: Ballet(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational. Sections offered at various technical levels graded from I to III. Emphasis on principles of movement, style, and execution of ballet technique. Section in ballet repertory where advanced students have the opportunity to perform is offered in the spring quarter. Students pay a course fee. V. Bergland,The Staff

20B.International Folk Dance(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational. International folk dance with an emphasis on Balkan and Israeli dances. Sections are also offered periodically in Mexican dance. Students pay a course fee. R. Cochlin

20C.Dance: Jazz(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational. Sections offered at various technical levels graded from I to III. Exploration of jazz dance emphasizing basic technique, styling, rhythm, and isolations. Jazz and contemporary music is used as accompaniment. Some background in ballet strongly recommended before continuing to Jazz II or III. Section in jazz dance repertory where advanced students have the opportunity to perform is offered in spring quarter. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 40. The Staff

20D.Dance: Modern(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational. Sections offered at various technical levels graded from I to III. Emphasis on basic techniques and building phrases of movement. Section in choreography and improvisation offered in spring quarter. Section in dance repertory offered periodically. Students pay a course fee. R. Cochlin,The Staff

20F.Dance: Individual Studies in Dance(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational. Designed to give students the opportunity of pursuing their particular interests in the field of dance with the support and direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): instructor determination at first class meeting. V. Bergland,R. Cochlin

25A.Fencing: Epee(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational. Basic instruction in the techniques, strategy, and general methodology of modern fencing. Emphasis on épée fencing as a development from the traditional French and Italian dueling sword styles as they have evolved to form the modern electrical game. Students pay a course fee. The Staff

25B.Fencing: Foil(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational. Instruction in modern competitive French-Italian foil techniques for beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Emphasis on physical and mental conditioning leading to improved skill in recreational and competitive areas of involvement. Students pay a course fee. The Staff

25C.Fencing: Sabre(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational. Instruction and practice in basic offensive and defensive skills of modern Hungarian sabre technique. Emphasis on physical and mental conditioning as a foundation for more advanced levels of instruction. Preparation for recreational and competitive involvement. Students pay a course fee. The Staff

28K.Field Sports: Soccer(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational/Women's. Sections are offered in field soccer and indoor soccer. Instruction in the basic techniques, tactics, laws of the game, and injury prevention for beginners and advanced players. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): determination at first class meeting. The Staff

30G.Fitness Activities: Physical Conditioning(no credit).F,W,S Coeducational. An exercise course designed to increase the participants' strength, flexibility, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance. Special attention is given to understanding and utilizing sound and safe principles of body alignment and movement. Courses include, but not limited to: Pilates, cardio boxing, stretch and strengthen, and aerobics. Students pay a course fee. The Staff,R. Cochlin,C. Mori

30N.Self-Defense Basics(no credit).S Self-defense is a simple, effective approach to maximize personal safety requiring no prior skill, knowledge, or physical fitness. Practice includes basic physical and verbal assertiveness skills appropriate for a wide range of situations including acquaintance and stranger assaults. Physical conditioning is an integral part of the course. Students are billed a materials fee. Y. Shibata,The Staff

209C.Boating: Graduate Intermediate Dinghy Sailing(no credit).W Coeducational. Course includes a review of basic sailing with an emphasis on the further development and refinement of small-boat sailing techniques. Fifteen-foot sailboats are used with two students per boat. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): course 9B or 209B, or equivalent skills; and swimming ability. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15. H. Scheer,R. Kingon